Jane Hilderman

Executive Director · Samara Canada

Jane Hilderman leads Samara Canada, a trusted nonpartisan educational charity dedicated to strengthening Canada's democracy.

Policy Policy Analysis Qualitative Research Research Public Policy

Clare Beer

Assistant Professor of Urban and Environmental Studies · Loyola Marymount University

Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts

Green Infrastructure Environmental Justice Politics of Environmental Philanthropy Conservation & Development Capitalist State Theory

Steve Punter

Owner · The People Effect Ltd

Engaging, humorous & thought-provoking speaker with a deep background in management and human resources

Employment Relations Adult Learning Performance Management Engagement Learning

Leith Tessy

Managing Partner/Angel Investor · KREM Group

Leith Tessy is an expert in transforming businesses and has experience in M&A transactions, restructurings and optimizing capital structure.

Cash Management Start-Ups Telecommunications Finance M&A

Dr Joseph Downing

Senior Lecturer, Politics, History and International Relations · Aston University

Professor Downing teaches courses on researching politics, security and technology in politics.

Qualitative Methods Sociology Global Security Politics Policy Analysis

Suzanne Grant

CEO · Canadian Advanced Technology Alliance (CATAAlliance)

Suzanne Grant draws upon 30 years leadership experience, including a background in traversing emerging medical technology

Canadian Military Engineering International Entrepreneurship Corporate Leadership Emerging Medical Technology Philanthropy Leadership

Kelly Rusk

Consultant · Thornley Fallis Communications

Consultant at Thornley Fallis Communications

Problem Solving Online Journalism Creative Writing Public Speaking Social Media

Linda S. Sprague Martinez, Ph.D.

Director, UConn Health Disparities Institute · University of Connecticut

Linda Sprague Martinez, Ph.D. has expertise in health equity and the social determinants of health.

Participatory Research Health Disparities Health Equity Community Health Social Determinants of Health

Clare Beckton

Executive Director · Carleton University Centre for Women in Politics and Public Leadership

Author, researcher, motivational speaker, consultant, coach and leader

Women's Leadership Strategic Planning Risk Management Aboriginal Policy Issues Inclusion and Diversity

Laura Reese

Director and Professor · Michigan State University

Laura Reese is an expert in animal welfare policy, animals in the city, animal sheltering, local economic development

Local Economic Development Animals in the City Animal Welfare Policy Animal Sheltering

Steve Barrett

Mentor | CBASE · Centre for Business and Social Entrepreneurship

Steve has a proven track record for conceiving, funding, launching and commercializing early stage technology companies

Raising Capital Building High Performance Teams Managing Technical Development Government Approvals Creating Strong Vendor Partnerships

Dr. Michael Clarke

Advisor · Tech4Life Enterprises

Bringing more than 20 years of government and academic experience.

Global Health Policy Interdisciplinary Research Microbiology and Immunology Instructional Technology

Jared Pincin

Associate Professor of Economics · Cedarville University

Dr. Jared Pincin is a nationally respected expert on economic issues facing the United States of America

Economics and Education Economics Economics and Behaviour

Daneka Souberbielle

VP of Community Outreach & Engagement · Southern Utah University

Specializing in community outreach strategies, diversity education, and student affairs

Diversity & Inclusion in Higher Education Diversity Education & Curriculum Organizational Development Student Affairs Leadership Team & Leadership Development

Heidi Hardt

Associate Professor of Political Science · UC Irvine

Hardt is an expert on NATO, international organizations, defense, security, military ops and gender. www.heidihardt.com

Defense Organizational Change Military Operations US Foreign Policy‎‎ International Organizations

Matthew Hall

Managing Director · ARTIFEX ADVISORS

Managing Director at ARTIFEX ADVISORS

Disruptive Innovation Big Data Privacy Privacy and Security for Online Companies Privacy and Security of Health Information

Laura J. Croucher

Partner, Advisory Services, KPMG Canada, National Service Line Leader, People & Change · KPMG

Human Resources leader who assists organizations to strategically improve how they attract, develop, motivate, retain and manage employees

Business Effectiveness Organization Design and Development Behavioral Change Management Optimizing the Hr Function Business Performance and Improvement

Blaine Penny

CEO · Lumiio

Blaine Penny has over 20 years of experience in the health, technology, and engineering sectors.

Go-To-Market Strategies Capital Investments Rare Diseases Product Management Mitochondrial Diseases‎

Ben Foster

Adjunct Faculty - College of Communication · Ketchum, DePaul University

SVP Digital Strategy at Ketchum and Adjunct Faculty at DePaul University

Social Media Integrated Marketing and Social Media Online Reputation and Crisis Management Content and Media - the Future of Personalization

Heather Innes

Chief Privacy Officer · GM Canada

Counsel, Global Process Leader, International Trade Law General Motors and Chief Privacy Officer for GM Canada

International Sales Trade Law Privacy Anti-Corruption Corporate Law